Modeling and Simulation
In the new Digital Literacy and Computer Science standard there is a Strand called Modeling and Simulation. This strand states, "Computational modeling and simulation help people to represent and understand complex processes and phenomena. Computational models and simulations are used, modified and created to analyze, identify patterns, and answer questions of real phenomena and hypothetical scenarios." The tools represented here will allow teachers and students to successfully meet this standard.
BBC Science
This website contains a range of educational programming, simulations and models that students can use to better understand a variety of concepts and topics.
BioDigital Human
This simulator is a cloud based, immersive 3D environment for exploration of the human body. It is possible to create interactive content to supplement your curriculum.
Chem Reference: Periodic Table
ChemReference is a detailed and powerful periodic table of the elements and chemistry reference tool designed with a fast workflow in mind.
Desmos
Desmos wants to help every student learn math and love learning math. But “every student” is a lot of students so we create digital math tools and let the Internet take them to anyone who wants them.
PhET
Founded in 2002 by Nobel Laureate Carl Wieman, the PhET Interactive Simulations project at the University of Colorado Boulder creates free interactive math and science simulations. PhET sims are based on extensive education research and engage students through an intuitive, game-like environment where students learn through exploration and discovery.
Little Alchemy
Use this fun little program to create all types objects and creatures starting with four basic elements. The creation of additional elements is not always scientifically accurate, but in some way the combinations make sense.
Fun with Anatomy: 3D Skeletal System
Fun with Anatomy: 3D Skeletal Edition is a free study tool that focuses on exploring and training students on the anatomy of the skeletal system. Fly to a given anatomy, read detailed descriptions, and test your knowledge. Use the 3D controls to zoom in and out, rotate, and select the virtual human to powerfully visualize and understand the skeletal system. All in interactive 3D, all in your browser.
RoboCompass
This app lets you teach and learn Geometry exactly as you do using your Geometry Box. It has paper,a Straight Edge, a Compass, a Protractor, a Set Square and a Pencil all in 3D. With just a handful of commands you can start congruence, similarity, ratio, reflection etc.